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Meatballs

Verb / ˈmi:ˌtbɔ:lz / Another word for meatballs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Meatballs are small balls of ground meat, often mixed with other ingredients like breadcrumbs and spices, and usually cooked by frying, baking, or simmering in sauce.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Informal

meat balls

Common collocations

  • spaghetti and meatballs
  • meatball sub
  • Swedish meatballs
  • beef meatballs
  • pork meatballs
  • turkey meatballs
  • mini meatballs

Word family

noun meatball

Usage note

Meatballs are a specific type of food preparation, so direct antonyms are not applicable. The term is generally used in a culinary context.

Example sentences

  1. My mom makes the best meatballs in the world.
  2. I like to put my meatballs on top of my pizza.
  3. We had spaghetti and meatballs for dinner last night.
  4. I always order the meatball sub at the sandwich shop.
  5. My dog loves it when I give him a meatball as a treat.

Quotes

  • "I shouldn't have had those meatballs for lunch," groaned Garfield. -- Jim Davis
  • "I don't always eat meatballs, but when I do, I prefer them with spaghetti." -- Unknown
  • "I love meatballs in any shape or form." -- Marcus Samuelsson

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